Daniel J. Ward

Dan is the Director of Assurance Quality in the Audit Services practice at Brown Smith Wallace with more than 18 years of experience in public accounting.

Dan is responsible for the creation and monitoring of the firm’s Quality Control system, administering and overseeing technical training to the Audit Services practice, advising the firm of technical accounting and attest changes, and identifying the effect they may have on the firm’s clients.  Dan is a research and technical resource for the firm and all its clients. 

Dan specializes in the following industries:

• Distribution
• Insurance
• Professional services
• Not-for-profit
• Co-operative
• Health care

His approach to client service allows him to forge solid, mutually respectful relationships with clients, ultimately increasing the efficiency on both sides of the table.

Prior to joining Brown Smith Wallace, Dan held various operational and management roles within a privately held manufacturer.

Dan holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Lindenwood University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).